Bessières walks

This is a varied route where country lanes will take you to the heart of the Buzet forest, which you will have plenty of time to explore. Don't miss a visit to the biodiversity centre to learn all about this sensitive natural area. The forest you are visiting is a sensitive natural area. Please ensure you comply with the regulations in force.

A pleasant hike which, after a short climb up the hillside, will take you to a place called Le Moulin, a vanished legacy of the pastry-making tradition. You can imagine the fields of yesteryear and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside before returning to the riverbank.

Short circular family loop on trails in the Buzet-sur-Tarn Forest.

The Buzet Forest is very pleasant and reserved for walking, horse riding and mountain biking. Very busy at weekends, it is protected from hunters and offers numerous well-marked trails where it is difficult to get lost. We followed the footpath on the way there and the bridle paths on the way back. The biodiversity centre offers a fun stop for young and old alike.

A key route through the fields that combines nature and heritage and allows you to join the Greenway to continue your exploration. An easy walk that ends at the edge of a small lake where you can relax. This circular loop takes you along mostly paved paths, keeping you dry in wet weather. Bring a hat on sunny days!

This walk offers beautiful 360° views from the Chemin de Ronde de Montjoire. Explore this town, a stronghold of the Cathar resistance, as you walk through fields and along ridge paths.

Through woods and high hills, this route offers several facets of this green hillside with unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside before descending back down to the plain. Before completing the circular, take a bucolic break in the shade of the three-hundred-year-old oak trees, which have been waiting for you for so long!

Climb up to take in the view, give in to the call of the forest, descend into the valley and enjoy the silence. This route has two variants for descending from the plateau, which form a circular loop within the circular loop for twice the fun!

A short, easy hike to stretch your legs or enjoy with the family.

A pleasant route through the countryside north of Rabastens in the Tarn department. No major difficulties The route crosses several other routes marked in yellow, so the different markings along the route should only be taken as a relative guide. With the attached map, it is very easy to follow the route.

A bucolic walk in the heart of the Fronton AOP. You will go from valley to valley through vineyards and forests. You will enjoy magnificent views of the Girou valley with the Pyrenees as a backdrop and a panoramic view of the Tarn valley from Rabastens to Montauban. The circuit is marked by 13 scent markers featuring the aromas of Fronton wines. Can you recognise them all?

By taking this circular route, you will reach the plateau overlooking Villemur-sur-Tarn with beautiful views of the river, the town and its characteristic buildings before taking the ridge paths that will plunge you into the surrounding rolling countryside.

A route for skipping merrily across streams and admiring the scenery from above! Fed by the Garonne, the Tarn flows gently through the surrounding countryside. This long walk takes you along its banks, with hillsides offering exceptional views and shady valleys with discreet streams. Due to bad weather, the route along the stream has been badly damaged after the (6) (after crossing the D29). However, it remains accessible if you take care.

A lakeside walk with no major difficulties. Best done in dry weather as the lake's banks are a little muddy.

Starting from Lugan, a circular route through the hills of the Tarn region along small tarmac roads and wide paths.

Quiet little roads, gravel or grassy paths, little elevation gain: this is a peaceful walk to enjoy in all seasons, on the outskirts of Toulouse, between Gragnague and Saint-Marcel-Paulel, in the Girou valley.

This is a pleasant walk in dry weather to keep fit. You can return along the road at a brisk pace if you wish.

This hike will allow you to discover the territory of the commune of Giroussens. Starting from the centre of this medieval village, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Agoût and Dadou valleys. After passing near Saint-Anatole, the route ends with a walk through the forest of Giroussens.

This short loop will allow you to explore the area around the town of Giroussens. During this hike, you will pass through the centre of Giroussens, allowing you to discover this medieval village. You can enjoy superb views of the Agoût and Dadou valleys. The hike also passes through the Giroussens forest, as well as near private forests: please keep your dogs on a leash.

A hilly hike that will take you to Bonrepos Riquet Castle and the old town of Verfeil. Admittedly, there may be a little too much tarmac (50%) for some people's liking, but it is on small, quiet roads.

A few kilometres north of Toulouse, you can enjoy a lovely route through the woods, perfect for jogging, trail running or hiking.

This hike alternates between agricultural areas and the Sivens Forest and is therefore quite shaded for much of the route. It alternates between marked trails (PR® andGRP®) and unmarked but well-marked passages. No particular difficulties, apart from the distance. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.

A walk through the woods and vineyards of the Fronton AOP. The hike passes two iconic châteaux of the appellation: Château Caze (with its 18th-century wine storehouse) and Château la Colombière. Depending on the season, you may also see two protected flowers: the French rose (Rosa Gallica) and the rare Serapias Cordiagera orchid.

An easy hike through woods and vineyards.

A country walk through the fields and woods around Cépet (31 ). There are a few short stretches on roads open to traffic, but this does not detract from the charm of this walk on the outskirts of Toulouse.

Cépet and Gargas are small, quiet villages that have retained all their authenticity, beauty and rural character despite the demographic development of the area.A visit to these villages will transport you to a peaceful atmosphere. A bucolic walk through the fields will also allow you to breathe in the fresh country air and enjoy the rural flora and fauna, which are sure to delight you. PLEASE NOTE: Read the practical information

A jogging route that can be done in one or two parts.

A short, gentle walk in the countryside and along the banks of the Girou, suitable for all.

The countryside around Saint-Geniès-Bellevue, a few kilometres from Toulouse. However, it is best to walk during dry weather, as some sections along the stream are very muddy.

A refreshing hike around Lake La Balerne, with no major difficulties.

This route is an extended 10 km version of the route proposed under the title "Around Gratentour" by EJP, from which much of the description has been borrowed.

A short walk for jogging or hiking. Enjoy a superb panorama of the northern Toulouse countryside and a walk through the oak woods, avoiding traffic as much as possible.

A pleasant hike, partly shaded and with little road. Beautiful view of Verfeil. You can extend the hike by going to the Cimetière des Petites Filles Modèles (Cemetery of Model Little Girls) and walking around Lac de la Balerme.

A pleasant hike, partly shaded. This hike will take us to the cemetery of the Petites Filles Modèles and around Lake Balerme, where we can have a picnic, weather permitting.

A "green" hike on the outskirts of Toulouse, sometimes a little muddy in wet weather, but otherwise without any difficulty.

A path for jogging or walking off the beaten track and finding yourself surrounded by nature in the hills north of Toulouse, while remaining very close to the city. You can admire beautiful panoramic views, including a beautiful view of the city of Toulouse with the Pyrenees in the background, but only on very clear days. Depending on your physical condition, the route can be adapted in several ways, or divided into several circuits.